Can MRI technology help develop new battery materials?

Can MRI technology help develop new battery materials?

The University of Birmingham has researched into using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to support the development of high-performance rechargeable batteries.

The technique being researched looks into detecting the movement and deposition of sodium metal ions within a sodium battery. This would result in the faster evolution of new battery materials and help accelerate commercialisation.

Furthermore, these sodium batteries are seen as a suitable alternative to lithium-ion. Despite this, there are challenges when it comes to understanding how the sodium behaves when inside the battery and optimising the performance.

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